someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a blank check made
payable to "The United States of America", for an amount of "up to and
including my life." - That is Honor."
We pause today to Remember those who made the Ultimate Sacrifice.
We pause today to Pray for those who have fallen, and for their families.
We pause today to Thank Every Veteran and Every Active Duty Serviceman and Servicewoman for their commitment to their Country.
Thank You!
xoxoxo, cd
The Tribute below was published today on the Facebook Page "Looking UP"...
On this Veteran's Day
... we would like to Honor our favorite veteran...
Our Dad, Albert Martineau.
On February 2, 2009, a Medal Ceremony was held in the offices of
Rep. Patrick Kennedy of RI
Rep. Patrick Kennedy pins the Distinguished Flying Cross onto Dad's Lapel |
Dad received these Medals for his Service:
Air Medal (three oak leaf clusters)
Marksmanship Badge with Carbine Bar
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
World War II Victory Medal
Honorary Service Lapel Button
American Campaign Medal
Good Conduct Medal
We are very proud of our Dad, and of all the Veterans who have served our Country so well.
My husband, Jerry Dunn, served overseas in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Conflict, and in the National Guard.
Our sister, Donna Amaral, served in the U.S. Air force (Aerial Photography).
Our Brother, Lenny Martineau, served overseas in the U.S. Army as an Officer and helicopter pilot.
My Brother-in-law, Johnny Dunn, served overseas in the U.S. Navy as a submariner during the Vietnam Conflict.
My Brother-in-law, David Dunn, served overseas in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Conflict.
And the countless other Uncles, Aunts, Nieces, Nephews and Cousins who were in the Military.
We are incredibly fortunate that our family members "came home safely".
We weep for those who never did.
And we would like to take this opportunity to THANK Every U.S. Veteran and Every Active Duty Member of Our Armed forces for the sacrifices made to keep us FREE.
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